Two dogs in a kennel inside the garage were safely retrieved and no one was in the home when the fire occurred. No one was injured.

The home's location caused challenges for firefighters, Johnston said. The distance from the fire department delayed crews' arrival and getting water to the scene was also difficult.

"It was definitely an uphill battle for us," Johnston said.

The home was engulfed in flames when crews arrived and firefighters were initially forced to battle the fast-moving blaze from outside the residence, according to Johnston. The roof eventually collapsed. The home is believed to be a total loss.

The flames may have started outside on a deck, Johnston said. The official cause of the fire is still under investigation.